GRE Word List
JUXTAPOSE
to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
The meaning of the word juxtapose is to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pulse | the regular expansion of an artery caused by the ejection of blood into the arterial system by the contractions of the heart |
| irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| frock | an outer garment worn by monks and friars : habit |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| incontrovertible | not open to question : indisputable |
| alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |
| fester | to generate pus |
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |